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Dell MediaDirect problems 128 Other software problems 129 Memory Problems 130 Network Problems 131 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 131 Power Problems 132 Printer ... the display is blank 137 If the display is difficult to read 138 If only part of the display is readable 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 140 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating...
Dell MediaDirect problems 128 Other software problems 129 Memory Problems 130 Network Problems 131 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 131 Power Problems 132 Printer ... the display is blank 137 If the display is difficult to read 138 If only part of the display is readable 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 140 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating...
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...computer. Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You ...? Finding Information 15 NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer. Some features may ship with your computer...
...computer. Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You ...? Finding Information 15 NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer. Some features may ship with your computer...
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.... Find It Here • Solutions - Proactive e-mail notification of your selections. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white...
.... Find It Here • Solutions - Proactive e-mail notification of your selections. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer, you ... operating state. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Finding Information 19 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my ...
To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer, you ... operating state. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Finding Information 19 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my ...
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...; Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
...; Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
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... occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 39 Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of...
... occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 39 Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you can use the touch pad or track stick to... at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the video image that...the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. and images to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you can use the touch pad or track stick to... at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the video image that...the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. and images to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see ...
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... of the current settings so you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 44 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to read if you change the display resolution from the current settings, the...Apply. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of text and...
... of the current settings so you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 44 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to read if you change the display resolution from the current settings, the...Apply. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of text and...
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If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card out. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and ... that came with the ExpressCard. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card out. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and ... that came with the ExpressCard. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you remove it from the computer. If you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from functioning before you do not force... the card. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you remove it from the computer. If you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from functioning before you do not force... the card. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from...
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... your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for connecting to...
... your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for connecting to...
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... that the device you want to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Enter system setup, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 127 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you...
... that the device you want to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Enter system setup, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 127 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you...
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...the computer stops and beeps. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . See the documentation that came with your Drivers and Utilities media. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on... page 192). Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot ...
...the computer stops and beeps. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . See the documentation that came with your Drivers and Utilities media. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on... page 192). Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot ...
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... result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . To avoid possible... sequence for extended periods of time. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting 109 NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as...
... result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . To avoid possible... sequence for extended periods of time. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting 109 NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as...
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...scans for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. To access Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon Windows desktop. • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as ...Resources specific to use your Service Tag, additional details about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computing environment. Use ...
...scans for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. To access Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon Windows desktop. • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as ...Resources specific to use your Service Tag, additional details about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computing environment. Use ...
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... AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Click EagleVision to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is related to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify...protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107). Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...
... AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Click EagleVision to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is related to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify...protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107). Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...
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... diagram supplied with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 191 as you begin any of your scanner is not muted. See the scanner documentation for instructions. Press to eliminate distortion...
... diagram supplied with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 191 as you begin any of your scanner is not muted. See the scanner documentation for instructions. Press to eliminate distortion...
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...the headphone connector. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. No sound from the speakers is working by... lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 28). R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I C S - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . ...
...the headphone connector. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. No sound from the speakers is working by... lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 28). R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I C S - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . ...
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...L L E R - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. Troubleshooting 137 CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to the computer. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer ...movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. Verify that you begin any setting adjustments). C H E C K T H E S YS T E...
...L L E R - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. Troubleshooting 137 CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to the computer. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer ...movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. Verify that you begin any setting adjustments). C H E C K T H E S YS T E...
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... the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Troubleshooting 139 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer to install drivers if you still have a display problem, but the display is needed. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that you with...
... the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Troubleshooting 139 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer to install drivers if you still have a display problem, but the display is needed. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that you with...